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Encholirium kranzianum Leme & Forzza

Publ: Phytotaxa 227(1): 14-15 (Figs. 3, 4) (2015)

Type: BRAZIL. Minas Gerais: Bocaiuva, near the border with Turmalina and Carbonita, 1 km from the Canion of Jequitinhonha river, ca. 3 km after the bridge from Caçaratiba, 720 m elevation, 17°15’10.44” S, 43°05’49.56’’ W, 18 November 2013, W. Kranz 393, fl. cult. IV.2014 E. Leme 8801 (holotype RB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL. Minas Gerais

Habitat: Growing terrestrial in slightly lower than average Campos Rupestres vegetation, ca 720 m. Elev.

Etymology: This species is named after the collector of the type specimen, the agronomist and bromeliad enthusiast Walter M. Kranz, who introduced many new and unusual Dyckia and Encholirium species into cultivation. Additional specimens examined:—BRAZIL. Minas Gerais: Diamantina, Vila Olhos d’Água, margens da BR 451, 110 km de Diamantina, 17°34’34” S, 43°31’17’’ W, 4 April 2008, fl. cult. April 2014, M. Peixoto s.n. (RB 607110!).

Encholirium kranzianum